Medication Errors

It’s estimated that a single pharmacist in Maryland fills over 25
prescriptions per hour. This is an extremely delicate process that necessitates
both patience and concentration. Unfortunately, pharmacists often need
to deal with lines of restless patients and indecipherable prescription
orders. Even so, this is one medical field where a single error can have
devastating consequences.

Medication errors harm over 1.5 million patients each year. If you’ve
been harmed by a prescription error, contact the
Maryland medical malpractice attorneys at the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A. Medical professionals have a
legal and moral obligation to provide a reasonable level of care to their
patients. When a pharmacist or doctor is negligent, they deserve to be
held accountable by state and federal medical malpractice laws. Our trial-tested
legal team has over 50 years of collective experience and can guide you
through each step of your legal journey. With our help, you can recover
damages and protect other patients from being similarly injured in the future.

Defining a “Medication Error”

Americans rely on doctors and pharmacists to prescribe and dispense curative
and life-saving medications every day. When you’re given the wrong
medication or an inaccurate dosage, it can lead to dangerous and life-threatening
physical and cognitive side-effects. In a worst-case scenario, a medication
error can even be responsible for a patient’s death.

Medication errors occur when medical professionals:

Prescribe or dispense the wrong medication

Prescribe the wrong dosage

Mislabel a prescription

Misread the original prescription order

Make a mistake in the formula process

From the moment your prescription is ordered by a doctor, there are countless
opportunities for an administrative mistake to compromise your medication.
If you’re ready to take legal action, it’s important to contact
a qualified and experienced law firm as soon as possible. The sooner you
pick up the phone, the quicker we can investigate your case!

Hospitals and their legal teams are diligent about protecting their public
and professional image. This means that they are willing to fight tooth
and nail to keep you from recovering damages. Fortunately, the attorneys
at the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A. have the skills and experience
to litigate for your best interests in court. We can consult with qualified
medical professionals and help you file your "certificate of qualified
expert" before the 90-day deadline.

The Statute of Limitations

Per the statute of limitations in Maryland, you have 5 years from the date
of the incident to file a medical malpractice claim. Of course, not all
injuries are immediately noticeable, especially when it comes to medication
errors. For this reason, Maryland also has a “discovery rule,”
which allows you to file a claim within 3 years of your injury’s
discovery.

File a Medical Malpractice Claim Today

If you’ve been injured by the negligence of a medical professional,
contact the Maryland medical malpractice attorneys at the Law Office of
Robert Castro, P.A. We can investigate your case, compile applicable evidence,
and consult with medical experts to prove causation. Our priority as a
law firm is to help you recover damages that safeguard your quality of life.

Contact the Law Office of Robert Castro, P.A. at (301) 870-1200 if you’re ready to file a medical malpractice claim.
We offer evening and weekend appointments. We can also meet you at your
home or hospital room if your injuries or personal circumstances prevent
you from visiting our office.

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